"Mother Teresa's legacy inspires us all": Rubio recalls visit to Mother House
Washington DC, May 27
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently concluded his four-day visit to India recalled his visit to Mother House in Kolkata and highlighted how Mother Teresa's legacy continues to inspire people.
In a post on X, he expressed how profound the visit was and that Mother Teresa's service, faith and compassion continue to move people.
"Deeply moved by my visit to Mother House. Mother Teresa's legacy of faith, compassion, and service inspires us all", Rubio said.
The Missionaries of Charity was the first stop for Rubio when he visited India.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alongwith his wife Jeanette D Rubio, on Saturday arrived at Nirmala Shishu Bhavan Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata. The Nirmala Shishu Bhavan is a network of specialised children's homes managed by the Missionaries of Charity, the Roman Catholic religious congregation established by Mother Teresa in 1950.
Earlier, Rubio alongwith his wife, visited the Mother House in central Kolkata, the global headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity. The last US Secretary of State to set foot in Kolkata was Hillary Clinton in May 2012.
During his four-day visit to India, Rubio made stops at the Taj Mahal in Agra and Amer Fort in Jaipur. In New Delhi he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and participated in the QUAD Foreign Ministers Meeting.
His visit also saw India and the United States on Tuesday sign a bilateral Critical Minerals Framework, marking a milestone in the strategic partnership between the two nations to ensure that the foundational elements required for advanced technology and energy are available within trusted networks.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see a US leader visiting places of cultural and humanitarian significance, not just political meetings. Maybe he'll understand India beyond the news headlines. 🇮🇳❤️
Mother Teresa's legacy is indeed inspiring, but I hope this visit translates into concrete action - like more support for India's healthcare and education sectors where her mission worked. Mere words won't help the poor.
So heartwarming! 🙏 Mother Teresa's simple yet powerful message of love in action continues to cross borders and touch hearts. This is the India that the world should see more often.
As an American, I appreciate this gesture. Rubio showing genuine interest in Indian culture and humanitarian work strengthens our people-to-people ties. The critical minerals deal also shows we can partner for mutual benefit.
While I respect Mother Teresa's work, we must also acknowledge the complex critiques of her practices. That said, Rubio's visit to Kolkata is a nice diplomatic gesture - especially after 12 years since Hillary Clinton came. These small cultural touches build trust.
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